Big Bird goes to stay with the Dodo family in Illinois, but soon realizes he really belongs with the variety of inhabitants on Sesame Street. Adapted from the very popular children’s television series, “Sesame Street”, this wonderful muppet film features Oscar, Bert, Ernie, Cookie Monster and many of the other loved characters from the television show. Delightful entertainment for all the family. Stars Chevy Chase, Sandra Bernhard, Waylon Jennings, Dave Thomas and John Candy in cameo roles and the voices of Carroll Spinney, Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Paul Bartel and others.
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ACMI Identifier
319729
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Muppets
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television programs - United States
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television programs for children
Animation → Animated films - United States
Childrens Films → Children's films - United States
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)